Recall 02V-134: 1994–2002 Mccoy Miller Resq-Medica
VERITRANS SPECIALTY VEHICLES recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on May 16, 2002, covering about 51 vehicles.
The problem
On certain ambulances, the cockpit seating system anchorage for the freightliner chassis includes a flat washer between the cap screw and the mounting flange of the cockpit seat riser assembly. This washer may have been excluded from the fastener assembly.
The risk
The seat riser could separate from the chassis floor, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if the washer is missing, and if so, remove the cap screw and replace with the proper washer. Owner notification began april 26, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mccoy miller at 1-574-264-7511.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | VERITRANS SPECIALTY VEHICLES |
|---|---|
| Component | Seats |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 02V134000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Mccoy Miller Resq-Medica | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 02V-134?
On certain ambulances, the cockpit seating system anchorage for the freightliner chassis includes a flat washer between the cap screw and the mounting flange of the cockpit seat riser assembly. This washer may have been excluded from the fastener assembly.
How is recall 02V-134 fixed?
Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if the washer is missing, and if so, remove the cap screw and replace with the proper washer. Owner notification began april 26, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mccoy miller at 1-574-264-7511.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.